Chester 5000 #1

Set in 1889 according to its own cheeky "Est." stamp, Chester 5000 from Jess Fink delivers exactly what its tagline promises — "an erotic, robotic, Victorian romance." The cover art frames a delighted woman in corset and upswept hair nestled playfully in the arms of Chester himself, a dapper, bow-tied automaton with a heart motif, all rendered in moody mauve and ink tones that feel at once vintage and thoroughly modern. It's a charming, grown-up love story with a genuinely distinctive visual style, collected here by IDW in 2023.